New Books at the Library – March/April 2022
The library has recently purchased many new books. You can view a handful of them here along with descriptions or go to the library catalog to see the full listing.
Housing and Health in Northern Michigan – Health Care Forum
Join us for a free community discussion about the impact of housing on health in northern Michigan presented by Grand Valley State University and Northwestern Michigan College. Panelists from across the community will share information on local resources, how housing is important for our overall community health, and how we can support one another.
- Date: Tuesday, April 5, 7:30–9:30 a.m.
- Location: The Hagerty Center at NMC, 715 East Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49686
During the event, we will also announce the recipients of the 2022 Rural Health Awards.
Register here: gvsu.edu/traverse/
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Soft Skills Workshops April 4 & 5
Want to improve your skills and prepare for employment? Employment Readiness and NW MiWorks are hosting a Soft Skills Workshop on April 4 & 5 at 3 p.m. in the West Hall ELI office. They will cover the importance of communication, dependability, adaptability and workability. Snacks will be provided!
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NMC Nursing Program Application
The application deadline for admission into the nursing programs at NMC has changed! Students are invited to submit an application between April 1 and June 1 for fall enrollment.
Students must complete the HESI A2 Admissions exam to be eligible.
Questions? Contact Amanda Woodruff at awoodruff@nmc.edu.
Apply now!
Varsity Esports Information Sessions
The NMC Esports Program is recruiting for Fall 2022 and hosting three informational meetings in March and April for current and future NMC students to learn about esports at NMC and the benefits it offers to students who love to play video games and would like to play at a competitive level. During the meetings, details about available scholarships, academic requirements, game titles and our dedicated esports lab will be presented. Here’s a preview from our current students in the program.
The meeting dates are 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 23 via Zoom or 6 p.m. Monday, April 11 or 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 on the NMC campus in the Innovation Center Esports lab. Please use this form to sign up for one of the dates.
Light Up The Night Sticker Design Contest
NMC Student Life and Voices are sponsoring a sticker design contest for the annual Light Up the Night event. The winners will receive a $100 Amazon gift card, as well as have their design made into 3″ by 3″ stickers to be given out at Light Up the Night. Second place will receive a $50 Amazon gift card, and third place will receive a $25 Amazon gift card. The designs should be focused around sexual assault awareness and be in either JPEG or PNG format.
Entries must be received by Tuesday, March 29, and voting begins Wednesday, March 30.
Submit your entry here!
Questions? Email bhanbury@nmc.edu.
Success Story: Students awarded $1.33 million; new diversity scholarship available
March 9, 2022
When Hailey Greimel graduates from NMC’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute this May, not only will she transfer to the Ivy League of culinary schools, she’ll do so without debt, thanks to NMC scholarships.
(download a high-resolution version here) Greimel, 20 (right and below), is among 1,198 students to share in this year’s record-breaking scholarship awards. So far in 2021–22, NMC has awarded $1.33 million in scholarships with some funds still available.
“We still have funds to award for summer and may hit $1.4 million,” said Linda Berlin, director of financial aid.
The average 2021–22 scholarship award to date is $1,109. Greimel, a dean’s list student and 2020 graduate of Petoskey High School, said scholarships combined with GLCI’s high-caliber programming made NMC an easy choice for pursuing both her baking certificate and associate degree in culinary sales.
“(Scholarships) sweetened the deal,” she said. “Because of the great opportunities offered here, I was able to get a great scholarship to Johnson & Wales.” The Providence, R.I.-based university, considered the Ivy League of culinary programs, offered Greimel a full scholarship.
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version here)Criteria for NMC’s many scholarships include a wide range of factors, from program of study to residency to financial need, academic merit and extracurricular pursuits. One of the newest scholarships, created by longtime NMC supporter Ann Rogers, provides financial assistance to students active in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) work at the college through involvement in committees or clubs, and are specifically involved in supporting underrepresented groups.
The Rogers Diversity Scholarship, a $1,000 annual award, aligns with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategic area of NMC’s recently adopted strategic plan, NMC Next. Rogers, who is a donor to three other scholarships supporting environmental science, science and astronomy, hopes establishing the scholarship will encourage others to join her in support of diversity at NMC. ( Donate here.)
“It’s especially critical in these times,” said Rogers (right). “The college itself needs to be very welcoming and supportive.”
The Rogers Diversity Scholarship will be awarded for the first time in the 2022–23 academic year.
The previous scholarship record was achieved in the 2019–20 academic year, when NMC awarded $1.28 million in scholarships to 964 recipients. Last year the college awarded $1.17 million to 1,259 recipients. NMC is also a leader in scholarship applications, with 41 percent of NMC students completing the scholarship application last year and 30 percent of enrolled students receiving at least one scholarship. The most recent National Postsecondary Student Aid Study states that only 6% of public 2‐year college students receive institutional aid.
Big Little Hero Race registration now open
TRAVERSE CITY — The seventh annual Big Little Hero Race returns Saturday, April 23 to Northwestern Michigan College’s main campus with a theme of mentorship matters. An experiential learning project by students in a Professional Communications class, each donation for this event up to $5,000 will be matched by a local sponsor and benefit College for Kids Scholarships for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Every year the Big Little Hero Race team chooses a local hero to lead the fun run and recognize during the award ceremony. This year’s race will honor Great Lakes Potato Chip owner Chris Girrbach, who is three races into a mission to complete a triathlon in every state to raise awareness for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Great Lakes also will produce special edition packages of potato chips for the race.
“I wanted to do my part to help Bigs the best way I know how. Some kids get the short end of the stick, and Bigs makes a world of difference to those kids, so it’s the least I can do,” Girrbach said.
All races begin and finish near the West Hall Innovation building on NMC’s main campus. This event includes:
- 1 mile fun run/walk: Free to participate & free cape for kids
- 5K run/walk: $20 for students, $25 for adults
- 10K run: $25 for students, $30 for adults
- Virtual: $15 for all
Food, an inflatable obstacle course, live music by Drew Hale and an awards ceremony follow the race. Medals will be presented for:
- Top three male/female finishers for both 5K and 10K
- Best costume for male, female, child, group, and dog
The costume-encouraged Fun Run will begin at 9 a.m. and is followed by the 5K and 10K which simultaneously start at 9:30 a.m. Register before March 20 for early bird prices, and by April 3 to guarantee a free t-shirt.
To register, donate or for more information please visit biglittleherorace.com
Release date: March 9, 2022
For more information:
Kristy McDonald
NMC Instructor
kmcdonald@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1059
Angelika Diehl
Student media contact
(231) 360-4870
diehla@mail.nmc.edu
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TRAVERSE CITY — The seventh annual Big Little Hero Race returns Saturday, April 23 to Northwestern Michigan College’s main campus with a theme of mentorship matters. An experiential learning project by students in a Professional Communications class, each donation for this event up to $5,000 will be matched by a local sponsor and benefit College for Kids Scholarships for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Every year the Big Little Hero Race team chooses a local hero to lead the fun run and recognize during the award ceremony. This year’s race will honor Great Lakes Potato Chip owner Chris Girrbach, who is three races into a mission to complete a triathlon in every state to raise awareness for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Great Lakes also will produce special edition packages of potato chips for the race.
“I wanted to do my part to help Bigs the best way I know how. Some kids get the short end of the stick, and Bigs makes a world of difference to those kids, so it’s the least I can do,” Girrbach said.
All races begin and finish near the West Hall Innovation building on NMC’s main campus. This event includes:
- 1 mile fun run/walk: Free to participate & free cape for kids
- 5K run/walk: $20 for students, $25 for adults
- 10K run: $25 for students, $30 for adults
- Virtual: $15 for all
Food, an inflatable obstacle course, live music by Drew Hale and an awards ceremony follow the race. Medals will be presented for:
- Top three male/female finishers for both 5K and 10K
- Best costume for male, female, child, group, and dog
The costume-encouraged Fun Run will begin at 9 a.m. and is followed by the 5K and 10K which simultaneously start at 9:30 a.m. Register before March 20 for early bird prices, and by April 3 to guarantee a free t-shirt.
To register, donate or for more information please visit biglittleherorace.com
Release date: March 9, 2022
For more information:
Kristy McDonald
NMC Instructor
kmcdonald@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1059
Angelika Diehl
Student media contact
(231) 360-4870
diehla@mail.nmc.edu
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discriminationJoin the Rotaract Club!
Join the local Rotaract Club chapter!
We are a group of student and community leaders developing professional skills through service projects. Current projects include a book drive for children’s books to schools in Uganda and Guatemala, mentoring 5th graders at Blair Elementary, and environmentally sustainable initiatives like Earth Day at NMC.
Upcoming meetings are March 9 & 23 and April 13 & 27 at 5:30 p.m. in West Hall 104.
Get involved and make a difference at NMC, in Traverse City, and the world!
NMC Bookstore: Spring Break closure, Spring rental due date & Summer textbooks
The bookstore will be closed March 28–April 1 for Spring Break. We will reopen Monday, April 4.
Spring rentals are due back to the bookstore by Tuesday, May 10.
Summer textbooks will be available online and at the bookstore Monday, April 4. Stop by the store or check them out online at bookstore.nmc.edu. Looking to use financial aid for your books? Summer financial aid will be available April 25–June 28.
March is Disability Awareness Month
Originally established in 1987, Disability Awareness Month gives us a reason to raise awareness and celebrate the contributions of our friends and neighbors who are part of the disabled community.
Our own NMC librarians have curated a list of books and movies available to anyone wishing to learn more.
Stop by the display case located in the main entrance of Osterlin for additional book recommendations and more!
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Graduation Caps and Gowns
Congratulations, Class of 2022!
Caps and gowns are available for purchase at the NMC Campus Store or online at bookstore.nmc.edu.
Virtual Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC invites the community to attend its annual Veterans Day ceremonies virtually beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, via Zoom: https://nmc.zoom.us/j/
The schedule is as follows:
9 a.m.: Opening Remarks by Student Veterans of America President, Alex Swainston and Northwestern Michigan College President, Nick Nissley, Ed.D.
9:15: Posting the colors, playing of “Taps” and three volleys by VFW Cherryland Post 2780
9:20: Coining Ceremony for VFW Veterans
9:25: Closing remarks by POC, Military & Veteran Services/Advisor, Scott Herzberg
Serving those who have served the nation is a year-round priority at NMC, where about 5 percent of students are veterans or active duty military. This year, for the third year in a row, NMC is ranked as the No. 2 community college in the country for veterans by Military Times magazine in its annual Best for Vets list.
Release date: November 5, 2020
For more information:
Scott Herzberg
POC, Military & Veteran Services
sherzberg@nmc.edu
(231) 995-2526
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discriminationSuccess Story: TC Central grad spending semester in Switzerland
February 23, 2022
2019 Traverse City Central High School graduate Ted Roe landed in Geneva, Switzerland last month to begin a semester studying abroad and interning at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research.
Roe’s dual-enrolled classes at NMC, which he took as a Central student, were an important step on that journey across the Atlantic Ocean, to one of the most prestigious centers of scientific research in the world.
At NMC, Roe took Calculus III and Differential Equations. Both were key to him being able to complete a double major in math and physics at Notre Dame University within four years.
“Getting those high level math classes was a really high priority,” said Roe, now a junior. “It was extremely beneficial to me.”
He’ll spend the spring semester studying at the University of Geneva, and working at CERN. Classes will be taught in French, and Roe expects that to be “a little rough” at first.
Later this winter, NMC Admissions staff will begin visiting regional high schools recruiting for dual enrollment this fall. Students can enroll as early as ninth grade. In-district tuition is paid by the school district, not the student or their families, saving both time and money. The newest partnerships are with the Greenspire High School and Wexford-Missaukee Career Technical Center.
On average, dual-enrolled students earn between 30–40 credits. Some earn enough to start college as sophomores or even higher. Read more about dual enrollment and the successes of dual-enrolled students from: